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Steptoe

Washington · 162 residents · 2.219 sq mi
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Steptoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $251,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

162
+7%since 2023
from 152 in 2023
2010 – 2024
73 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 68 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.5
−16%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
86127168209250201020202024Steptoe
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,136
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,929 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,649
+3%since 2023
from $31,851 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.341
−2%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$251,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,375
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $860 in 2023
US average: $1,442
73.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
26.9% rent
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
38.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
14.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+23%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other10.5%(16)
Diversity Score26.4%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(11)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other11.7%(19)
Diversity Score43.4%(70)
43
+64%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+7%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
18.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
29.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steptoe, Washington?

Steptoe, Washington has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steptoe, Washington?

The typical household in Steptoe, Washington earns about $51,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steptoe, Washington expensive?

In Steptoe, Washington, the median home is worth about $251,900, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Steptoe, Washington?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Steptoe, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steptoe, Washington?

About 2.5% of people in Steptoe, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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